Can you believe it? The whimsical rock formations and spectacular views. The red, orange and yellow hues. And in this wonderland of slot canyons, pinnacles and bristlecone pine, your family gets to hike, bike, mule ride and rock climb. Watching the sun set at the surreal gorge's rim, you might just hear Dr. Seuss say: "Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one."
Days 1-2 Discover Bryce Canyon's maze of spires, windows and pinnacles | Hike through a slot canyon whose walls are only 10 feet apart in places | Discover a labyrinth of hoodoos and vivid rock formations sprouting from the floor of Queen's Garden | Grown-ups spin to Red Canyon, where youngsters join them for a breezy ride
Day 3 Kids make like early pioneers, exploring the Grand Canyon's rim by mule | Adults enjoy the beauty of the Grand Canyon during a hike | Point Imperial offers unrivaled views of the Painted Desert and Marble Canyon | Follow Widforss Trail for an astounding view of the majestic San Francisco Peaks
Day 4 Watch as the high-desert cliffs of the Grand Staircase change to vibrant shades of pink and red | In Zion, hike to the edge of the Virgin River and look into the Narrows, one of the most renowned slot canyons in the world, with small waterfalls and hanging gardens cascading down the rock faces.
Days 5-6 The thrilling hike to Angels Landing brings adults nearly 1,500 feet above the valley for a 360-degree panorama | Opt for an easygoing walk past Emerald Pools if heights aren't your thing | Experienced canyoneering instructors show kids the ropes | Pedal a traffic-free route amid towering walls of sheer Navajo sandstone.
We had a terrific trip! The leaders on this trip were absolutely fantastic! There is no way to improve them. Please know that I don't say this lightly. The kids had a great time - everyone got along really well. Same for the adults - we all had a blast.- Richmond, VA
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this simple park lodge is mere steps from the canyon's edge.
This 1920s rustic stone-and-wood lodge is perched above the grandeur of the remote North Rim.
A riverside oasis with a beach and lush gardens. (pool)
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Comments about Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Family Multisport Adventure Tour:
We had a terrific trip! The leaders on this trip were absolutely fantastic! There is no way to improve them. Please know that I don't say this lightly. The kids had a great time - everyone got along really well. Same for the adults - we all had a blast.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Family Multisport Adventure Tour:
My wife daughter and I had been looking forward to this trip very much. We had high expectations and this trip exceeded them all. Our leaders Adam, Quinnen, and Andrew were tremendous. All three of them truly enjoyed making this trip a memorable one for our entire group. They were great with the children and the big kids (adults) too.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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A fabulous trip!!
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Loved this trip just as much as the last two! Leaders were outstanding as usual. Can't wait for the next trip. Thank you once again for a a priceless vacation!
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Comments about Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Family Multisport Adventure Tour:
Amazing National Parks - 3 all packed into 6 days!! Just awesome! Our leaders were AMAZING! They were a great team and great individually! Our guides never thought about themselves...they thought about how to make each family enjoy their vacation to the fullest! They didn't care about getting wet, problem solving, or making that extra pit stop...they did it with a genuine smile!
Comments about Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Family Multisport Adventure Tour:
We really enjoy the variety of activities.and also our leader that were simply rockstars to explain the landscape and history of these sites.
Our kids had so much fun during this week!
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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
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| Daily Route Options | |||||||||||
| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Walking/Hiking | 3 | 600 | ||||||||
| 2 | Biking | 9* | 250 | 17 | 350 | 34 | 1600 | ||||
| Walking/Hiking | 2 | 100 | |||||||||
| 3 | Walking/Hiking | 2 | 600 | 5 | 1500 | 5 | 2100 | 9 | 1000 | ||
| Walking/Hiking | 5 | 600 | |||||||||
| Other | Point Imperial Scenic Drive (2 Hours Round-Trip) | ||||||||||
| Kids | Mule Ride (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| 4 | Walking/Hiking | 2 | 200 | 5 | 500 | ||||||
| 5 | Walking/Hiking | 2 | 400 | 4 | 1000 | 5 | 1500 | 6 | 1800 | ||
| Kids | Canyoneering (6 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 6 | Biking | 17 | 900 | ||||||||
Note: On this Family Trip, our biking routes follow gentle rolling terrain. Hiking routes include a few steep ascents and descents. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary and mileage is moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
* Includes shuttle.
Learn more about how we determine our activity levels and fully support a range of abilities and interests.
Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
We've explored the Southwest actively for 37 years, and our trips have never stopped evolving: we're constantly out on the road fine-tuning the experience, retaining what's great and changing parts that, for whatever reason, are no longer as special. That's the value of traveling with veterans: we show you the best of the region, exploring fascinating routes that go far beyond the usual tourist landmarks so you can discover your own.
Backroads is the only active travel company providing two support vans in Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon—because we know it's essential to ensure a truly great travel experience. It doubles our ability to be there when you need us to offer hydration, lighten your load or give you a lift if it's time to take a break. Read more on why two vans make all the difference.
A great bike is obviously critical for a great multisport trip; you don't want to gamble on one that's been sourced locally to trim costs. This trip features our acclaimed Backroads Custom Titanium bikes, expertly tuned and fitted, and included in your trip price. Learn why our titanium bikes are ideal for most riders.
It may be hard to imagine being on a family trip with no other families on it—but it happens regularly with some companies. On a Backroads Family Adventure there are typically several families on each departure, creating more opportunities for your kids to make new friends as they try fun things together – which is a big part of the experience.
When everyone's together, there's lots going on; and when kids' and adults' priorities diverge, it can seem like two different trips. That's why our Family Adventures in Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon have three Trip Leaders—including a dedicated Kids Activity Expert who regularly takes younger travelers off to do their own thing. Other companies try to get by with two leaders; we step up and do it right. For more on our family focus, check this out.
We design and support our Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.
Guests rave about our picnic spreads. Enjoy a welcome break in a scenic spot, or a quick refuel stop if you don't want to lose momentum. And because we have two vans, one can host lunch while the other is out providing support along the route.
Under our Book with Confidence policy, your Backroads trip will run even for a single family of three or four people, subject to a nominal extra fee. Or transfer to another trip, and we'll give you a credit. It's all part of our trademark commitment to treating guests with integrity, transparency and total accountability. Read all the details.
In Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon you head off each morning after choosing among several expertly designed routes—all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. Unlike trips with one fixed daily route (or worse, one guide that everyone's obliged to follow), you're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
On our Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon trips we have an extra leader supporting you along the road and trail—for a total of three, compared to the industry standard two. So we can be in more places at once, giving personal attention to guests traveling at their own pace. Here's more on our Trip Leaders.
Only Backroads provides bikes specifically designed for younger riders. Find out more information on all of our kids' bikes and optional accessories. And check out Tom Hale's blog post about biking with your kids.
After 30 years of creating Backroads Multisport Adventures, our trip designers know how to blend the perfect balance of biking and hiking with other activities to showcase the best of a region. And then they arrange the seamless transitions that would be so hard to orchestrate on your own—adding dimensions to your trip that are exciting, inspiring and just plain fun.
Since 1979, Backroads Founder and President Tom Hale has shown that staying #1 means constantly evaluating our performance using the best possible source of information: our guests. As we systematically analyze your feedback on our trip consultants, leaders, hotels, meals and on-trip activities, we never stop working to make a great company even better.
In addition to the ideal balance of comfort and hospitality in our choice of lodgings, this Casual Inns trip includes nearly all of your meals, plus everything from cocktail receptions to the best snacks along the road. So there's rarely a need to reach for your wallet – we've got you covered.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group of 16 or more. If your party has fewer than 16 guests, or your preferred date is not available, call or email us and we'll work together to find a trip just for you.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
